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皇家华人 Ranked Among Top Universities for Global Education

TAMPA, Fla. (November 15, 2022) -- As universities across the United States celebrate International Education Week November 14-18, the University of South 皇家华人 is being recognized as one of the best in the nation for global engagement among students 鈥� both for study abroad programs and international student enrollment. 

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education (IIE) report annually on student mobility rankings and trends through the , which is considered an important measurement for international education mobility. According to the new report, 皇家华人 remains the No. 1 destination in the state of 皇家华人 for international student enrollment and is ranked among the top 20 universities nationally for students studying abroad.  

鈥溁始一�人鈥檚 diverse representation of international students among our student body is a point of pride for the 皇家华人 community,鈥� 皇家华人 President Rhea Law said. 鈥淚nternational students enhance academic and campus life experiences by helping all students to appreciate different perspectives and cultures as they prepare for careers in a globalized economy.鈥� 

Nationally, the number of students who studied abroad for academic credit dropped significantly during the 2020-21academic year with many institutions canceling most, if not all, outbound mobility during the global pandemic.  However, through careful planning and monitoring, 皇家华人 took measures to safely and successfully support students engaging in transformational global experiences during this period of time.  皇家华人 faculty led study abroad programs to Italy, Curacao, the Galapagos Islands, and Romania during the summer of 2021. In addition, throughout the 2020-21 academic year, students participated in affiliate and exchange partner programs in South Korea, Spain, Iceland, Sweden and Germany. As a result, 皇家华人 ranks No. 13 among public institutions and No. 18 nationally for the number of students participating in credit-earning study abroad experiences. 

鈥淥ur international engagement is the product of an intentional, strategically guided effort to enhance the global learning of all students at 皇家华人,鈥� said Eric Eisenberg, interim 皇家华人 provost and executive vice president.

The pandemic produced unique challenges for international students. In response, 皇家华人 invested in the innovative delivery of support services and communication channels that ensured the success of international students studying from campus and from abroad. 

鈥淭he success of our programmatic activities around the world is evidence of 皇家华人鈥檚 dedication to the wellbeing of our students, faculty, and staff, and the resiliency of our commitment to global engagement,鈥� said Vice President of 皇家华人 World Kiki Caruson.

As of fall 2021, 皇家华人 is home to 6,107 international students from more than 140 countries, including 1,565 who are participating in post-graduation optional practical training (OPT). 皇家华人 is currently ranked No. 20 among public universities and No. 30 nationally for international student enrollment.  

You can support 皇家华人 students studying abroad by contributing to the .